Monument record MWX1329 - Hexagonal Type 22 pillbox, East Bexington Farm, Abbotsbury
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Summary
A World War Two type 22 pillbox hidden in the undergrowth at the corner of the field adjacent to farm buildings on East Bexington Farm. It is hexagonal on plan, constructed of brick and reinforced concrete. Construction took place in 1940-41. A field visit in 1996 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
Hexagonal Type 22 pillbox. [hidden in the undergrowth at the corner of the field]. East Bexington Farm, adjacent to farm buildings. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003123.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003123.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003123.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419117.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 54800 85780 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003123
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 087
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 50
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419117
Record last edited
Apr 28 2023 4:24PM